PEACE PROBLEMS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 43, 15 November 1918, Page 5

PEACE PROBLEMS

HINDENBDRG'S ORDER TO THE ARMIES

RELIEF FOE OPPRESSED - POPULATIONS

GREAT TASK OF POLITICAL ' RECONSTRUCTION

THE GERMAN COLONIES

By •Telegraph-Press ■Association-Oopyrlelrt \ '■ Washington, November 12. ■■ President Wilson, in hia address to Congress, said that, by the use of the idle tonnage of the Central Powers, it ought presently to btt possible to lift fear and utter misery from the minds of the oppressed populations, and set their'minds and energies free for the great task of political reconstruction facing , them. "With revolution abroad, it is a, matter of no email''anxiety as to what authority w> are to deal with, and with what assurance that authority will abide aiid sustain securely the international arrangements into which we are Rbout to enter. We must be patient and helpful, and mindful above all of the great hope and confidence that will be at the heart of what is taking place" Ho was confident that the nations which had learned the discipline of freedom ware now about to make a conquest of the world by 6heor 'power of example and friendly helpfulness to the people who had just come out from under the yoke of arbitrary government. "We must hold the light steady till they find themselvee. \lu the meantime, if possible, we must establish a peace that will justify and define their place among the nations, remove all fear of their neighbours a.nd of their former masters, and enable them to live in security and contentment when they have set their own affairs in order."—Aue.-N.Z. Cable Aean.

AFTER WAR PROBLEMS

ALLIED* COUNCIL TO MEET SHORTLY,

■ . Paris, November 12. M. Clemenceau states that the Allied Representatives will reassemble shortly to discuss peace problems—"The Times."

INFORMAL INVITATION TO PRESIDENT WILSON.

Washington, November 13. The Allies have informally , suggested that President Wilson should attend the Peace Conference. Cabinet will oppose hie doing 80 on the ground of the risk entailed.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

"PEACE ENFORCED BY PHYSICAL GUARANTEES"

SENATOR LODGE INSISTS ON DRASTIC TERMS,

Boston, November 18. Senator lodge, in a speech said: "The American people want peace enforced bv physical guarantees. The German colonies should not be returned to Germany The German people should be held responsible for the misdeeds of the German Monarch and the ruling class because the people adhered to the Imperial Government until their armies wore beaten.. I advocate the taking and holding of German towns until the indemnity is paid. —Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn. IMPERIAL WAR CABINET REASSEMBLING / w _____ ' London, November 12. The Imperial War Cabinet will resume its meetings shortly for the purpose of co-ordinating views regarding the German colonies, the freedom of the seas, international trade, and other unsettledl questions in order to aumrci Empire unity at the Peace Conference.' Sia- Bobert Somen and the Hon Mr. Lloyd will arrive next week. Possibly Mr. Massev and Sir Joseph Word will be consulted by cftblo. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

ASSURANCE BY MB. BONAR LAW.

; London, November 12. In the House of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Bonar Law reiterated the undertaking that the dominions would fully sharo in the Peace Conference. With, the exception.of one clause where President Wilson was absolutely distinct, everything which we or our_Allies ever asked for could be claimed under President Wilson's Fourteen Points.—Reuter.

MOTION IN NEW SOUTH WALES ASSEMBLY.

Sydney, November 14.

' The Hon. J. Meagher has given notice of motion in the legislative Council that the Council favours German colonies in the Pacific being placed- under British domination or international control, based on President Wilson's League of Nations proposal.—Press Assn. INDIA AT THE IMPERIAL ROUND TABLE London, November 18. Sir Satyendra Sinha, one of the representatives of India at the Imperial War Conference- of 1917> is toming from India to attend the Imperial War Cabinet discussions preparatory to the Peace Conference.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable AsSn. AID PROMISED TO GERMANY < ORGANISED RELIEF MEASURES. , ' . Washington, November 12. . President Wilson has replied to Germany, promising aid in relieving want aid furnishing food. _ President) Wilson announces', that steps are being taken immMiately to organise relief in the same systematic manner as was carried Out in Belgium, conditional on public order being maintained in Germany ami an equitaible distribution of food Was clewly guaranteed—Aus.-N.Z. Cable 'Attn. \ . •

DR. SOLP'S APPEAL TO AMERICA

AN ANALYSIS OF THE MOTIVE.

~ „,! , ; , , , „ „ , New York, November 13. . The Washington correspondent of the New York "Times" states that direct reports of the conditions in Germany through the wireless station at Nauen have been suspended, and Washington officials are convinced that great distress prevails there. A' careful reading of Dr. Sblf's dispatch, • pointing cut the seriousness of conditions in Germany and aasldng for aid,, shows that :t is as much an argument for modification of the armistice terms as an appeal for food. Dr. Solf, in effect, pleads for permission to retain shipping which Germany must eunrender in accordance with the terms of the armistice. What action President Wilson will take regarding the appeal is not disclosed. While the bloclcadp against Germany and Austria-Hungary will not be raised until after the armistice period, it is believed the blockade may be modified in order to permit the transportation of foodstuffs to the Central Powere. South American markets are expected to be 'called upon to supply grain and other supplies supplementing what the United States is able to spare for relief of the situation —-Vue - N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE ARMISTICE

FRENCH OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

London, November 13. A Trench official message states; "The Allied High Command will grnnt an additional day to the fortnight allowed for the evacuation of Belgium, Luxemburg, and Alsace-Lorraine. Otherwise the terms of. tho armistice cannot at present bo modified/' An official message informs the German- General Headquarters Staff that Major Sisteron, of the Allied General Headquarters Staff, accompanied by three officers, is proceeding to Spa, to-day. A communique .announcing the conclusion of the armistice emphasises the fact that the Allies, nfter a four monthe' decisive offensive, had driven back, beaten, and thrown out of Prance the powerful German Army, and forced it to sue for peace.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeuter.

NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE ARMIES

(Rec. Novembor 15, 0.80 a.m.)

London, November 13. A wireless French official report informs Germany that tho only permissible negotiations between the armies are those dealing with timed mines and other hurtful contrivances. A permanent international armistice committee will meet shortly at Spa, and will deal with all other questions, regarding which the Allied armies are forbidden to engago in pourparlers.-Aus.-N.Z. Cablo A&sn.-Ecuter. / IJO MOVE FORWARD TILL SUNDAY. (Eec. November 11, 10.5 p.m.) London, November 13. British 'officers have gone to Spa to arrange the details of the evacuation. It is understood that the. Allied troops will remain stationary until Sunday before they advance into evacuated territory. General Mangiae army will occupy SteaabnrS-^Atis.-*LZ, .C&Me Aran,

WILL LEAD THEM HOME IN ORDER AND DISCIPLINE.

(Eiv. November 11, 11.15 p.m.) London, November 13. A wireless German official messnge states that Hindenburg has sent a message to the armies announcing that he will remain in command with a view to leading the troops homo in order and tliscipl inc. Ho expects the officers and men to continue to do their duly.— Cable Assn.-Keuter. PRISONERS OF WAR (Eec. Novembor 14, 10.5 p.m.) London, November 13. A wireless German official report states: "The Provisional Government's Executive Committee has decided that, prisoners of war shall remain in their plnces of employment and be obliged to work as heretofore, and will receive the same wages as are paid to freo German workers." It is presumed that these are temporary measures pending the repatriation of prisoners.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Eeiiter, GERMANS EVACUATE BRUSSELS. Washington, November 13. The Germans have evacuated Brussels—Aus.-N.Z. Cable- Assn. New York, November 13. Tho garrison at Brussels revolted.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ORDERS TO GERMAN MERCHANTMEN. London. November 13. A wireless German official message irecommends all German merchantmen to proceed to the nearest port.—Aus.-N.Z. Gable Assn. ALLIED FLEET AT CONSTANTINOPLE (Eec November U, 11.15 p.m.) London, November 13. The Admiralty reports: "The Allied Fleet passed through the Dardanelles on November 12, in fine weather. Anglo-Indian troops occupying the forts paraded as the ships passed. The fleet arrived at Constantinople at eight o'clock in the morning— Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn.-Reuter.